The photo attached to this post made me think of the journey my husband and I are traveling right now. We started our life together as high school buddies at the age of 13. He was a fun person to be with, so our friendship grew, and we eventually fell in love when we were seniors. The expedition at the point was just the beginning of a partnership that would last a lifetime. When we look back on this pilgrimage, we had no idea what we were in for. Days turn into weeks, weeks into months and suddenly years pass as quickly as the air we breathe. To say that a man and woman become one person is an understatement. Eventually you take on the same characteristics. Your life is centered around each other. You make decisions together. You raise a family. You make mistakes – some bigger than others. You begin to look alike. You share in each other’s aches and pains. You comfort each other. You get angry with each other, but you don’t give up. You continue to work things out – jump over boundaries – reach new heights and fall on your face when you fail. Then you pick each other up and start over again.

What it really comes down to is our final journey. Where do we go from here? How do we make the most of our latter days? Will we make it through the grief of losing each other? Will God give us the strength to go on? None of us knows when our last day will come except for the One who created life. Take time to share the time allotted you. You can never regain those special moments, but they will create beautiful memories for the future.

Today is now. We need to make the most of those “now” moments. We may not have them tomorrow. Thank God for time. Thank Him for the many blessings He has given you. Trust in Him throughout your life. Remember that He is with you always, even on your final walk to your eternal home.